Located in White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis, the Indiana State Museum is the place to explore Indiana’s past, present and future — from mastodons and dire wolves to contemporary art by some of Indiana’s best artists!

The Indiana State Museum is open for fun and adventure:

Monday - Saturday

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.*

Sunday

11 a.m. – 5 p.m

The Indiana State Museum is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Days. Hours may vary on holidays and days when downtown special events (such as parades or races) restrict traffic on streets near the museum.

Public transportation

IndyGo operates six bus routes that directly serve White River State Park and Military Park. For more information on IndyGo service, visit the IndyGo website.

Where to park

Parking is available in the White River State Park underground parking garage on Washington Street and in nearby garages, or in the White River State Parks’ South Lot.* For more information about other parking locations in the area, visit the Indianapolis Downtown parking site.

*On special event days, let the attendant know you are visiting the museum.

Parking rates for the White River State Park Garage

$3 per car* (with the purchase of a ticket to the Indiana State Museum)

$3 per car (with a purchase from the Indiana Store)

Free (with the purchase of an IMAX® ticket)

$3 per car* (with a purchase from the cafe)

*This rate applies to most special event days, including Colts games.

IMAX®

The IMAX® Theater is conveniently located at the Indiana State Museum. For tickets, call 317.233.IMAX or visit the box office.

Everything is more fun with friends!

Gather your group to explore the Hoosier State at the Indiana State Museum! Group visits to the Indiana State Museum are typically self-guided and last two to three hours. If you prefer a guided experience, book one of our docent-led tours at no additional cost.

The Indiana State Museum provides reasonable modifications to ensure it does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services or activities.